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Hokitika Guardian, 17 October 1929, Page 4

Applications for blocks in the deer stalking area of South Westland are now being received by the Westland Acclimatisation Society.

Mrs W. Staveley will he leaving next month for North Canterbury, and will join Mr Staveley at Balmoral—their future home.

Messrs Brown and Nilsson, sawmillersj of Koiterangi, are moving their plant to Middle Branch, Upper Kokatahi, where they will set in, having a considerable area- of t.mber to cut in that locality.

Just published--Christmas Numbers of Auckland Weekly, Otago Witness. Brett’s Annual, Press, Bulletin, Free Lance. Obtainable from Mrs T. Robnson. Order early—Advt.

Patersons have just opened up a special sample range of English aprons and house frocks. The latest wrap on and bungalow styles in a variety of new borderings and colourings, in sizes s.w., w., 0.5., and x.o.s. This is an exceptionally fine range at prices very modest.

The warm fine weather df the past Few days has resulted in a strong run of whitebait in all the Coast rivers. Some very, heavy catches have resulted, and as a result there has. been a heavy export by train to Christchurch, where something of a glut has been caused and local buyers for the East Coast market have had to close down practically on buying. The local canning factory has been running at full pressure, while there has been a steady lowering of the prices, though they still stand at a substantial figure.

Some short time ago the Westland Acclimatisation Society went into the matter of making Lake Mahina* pua more attractive from an aquatic point of view. The desire was expressed to have Mahinapua Creek cleared as far as possible of obstructions, and a new and permanent landing provided at a deep water location. An application was lodged with the Tourist Minister (Sir Joseph Ward) and this week a reply has been received iro-m the Prime Minister who stated -n reply, he had pleasure in informing the Hon Secretary of the Society that £175 has been placed on the- Estimates for consideration, in regard to the works asked for by the Society This is very satisfactory, and the expenditure of the amount should result in very useful work being done.

Some time ago at the County Council table, Mr Murdoch moved in the direction of selecting a site for an aviation landing. The Council consulted Mr W. T. Morpeth, Chief Commissioner, who detailed an officer to explore Sea View hill for a location. Yesterday, at the invitation of Mr Morpeth, Mr Bernard Ward, County Chairman, together with officers of the Lands Department, visited Shallow Rush plateau, and later Sea View hill, with a view to seeing the local conditions. It appears quite a considerable area of flat land obtains on the hill, and it is now a question as to suitability and cost to discover the value of the situation for aeroplane landing purposes. It is likely the authorities will be communicated with further as to some idea of the practical value of the landing in the suggested location, and also as to alternative sites, subject to the areas available being considered sufficient. This move appears to be the initial one leading up to the final determination of the authorities to fix a landing site near Hokitika which has a special situation value for such a location in connection with the transTasman flights of the future.

Tennis enthusiasts may rest assured that every tennis racquet sold by Paddy Ross is made by a reliable Englih manufacturer. We have a range o l ' English racquet from 25s to £5. Davis and AyreS'balls sold at 4s per pair.—s.

Bait-casting anglers will appreciate the fact that they may now obtain complete Shakespeare reel service at Paddy Ross’s Sports Depot. It is no longer necessary to wait for reel repairs as these may now he carried out while you wait. A full range of parts for every Shakespeare reel is kept in stock.—4.

We are now opening out our second shipment of summer millinery. The demand for millinery has increased this season considerably—the reason is obvious: Value, Quality and Style. Early insepction cordially invited.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

The Hokitika Fire Brigade wishes to acknowlede with thanks the donation of £2 2s from the Misses Ward, Seaview Hill.

West C ast Motors Ltd. want two more passengers to make up a load for the overland route to Christchurch on Saturday next.

The annual meeting of the Poultry Society will be held in the Library at 8 o’clock this evening. All members are requested to attend.—Advt. .

The Associated Board of Music will hold their Musical Examination on Friday November Ist. Dr. E. Markham Lee, will be the examiner. , v The annual meeting of the Plunket y Society, will be held this evening, at 8 J o’clock at St. Andrew’s Hall. All members and well wishers of the movement are invited to be present.

The Westland Sub-Union are inviting tenders to be received up to Saturday October 26th for the supply of 18 or 36 jerseys red and black , and must bo made in N.Z.

Mr E. J. Run die was at last evening’s meeting of the Greymouth Fire Board, appointed to the position c 2 Secretary, which had. been rendered vacant by the decease of the late Mr F. Barrowman. There were seven other applicants.

Eight men have made a start with the work at. the . Arnold River -T n , nection with the hydro-electric power scheme, for which Mr F. Sparks, of Greymouth, is the contractor*. .-The bush is being cleared away, and preparations are being made -to .swing a suspension bridge across the . river while the first sod of the tunnel has been turned. . ..

There was the biggest run of whitebait of the season this morning in the' river. All the fishermen caught big hauls in one case 25 tins bein? secured in about 1£ hours by one trench. As a result of the big run there was a glut in the market the local factory l>eing over-supplied and the Christchurch market in the same position. One hand net Lsher on the river side , j on Gibson Quay, this morning , got -a j 1.41 b eel int-o his net and it was safely landed. The whole catch of whiteba:t for this morning reached a -very substantial number of tins. ,

We have on view an excellent range of new prams and push chairs in large variety of shapes and - colours, also Plunket colts. Best values at Yarrall’a Music- Depot.—Advt. • .v L-

Fishermen please ndte that we are the Westland agents of W. S. Clayton and Co. Ltd., the reliable Christchurch sports dealer. How are these for'* prices: Shakespeare reels, True Blue Los, Triumph ,20s, Criterion 30s, Clasr ..' sic 52s 6d- -Shakespeare rods,Blue 27s 6d. Kalamazoo 37s (5d and 655, Southern Speoial 40s j Shakespeare lines, Wexford and Old Hickory, 141 b» Bs, 181bs 9s 6d, 241bs lCs per 60 yd. reel. Minnows, traces, gaffs, flies, , casts, and the famous Hoffman rest- at Paddy Ross’s.—(6)

Bargains for 6d at the Economical Crockery Shop: Cups and saucers 6d, large size dinner plates 6d, table spoons and forks 6d, dessert spoons and forks 6d The snips are too numerous to mention, so come and see for yourselves—Advt.

Mr Henry Jones notifies all friends that he has again taken over the management of the Railway Hotel, Hokitiak, where patrons are assured of the care, attention, and comfort that was always so appreciated in previous years.—Advt. 1